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Business growth programme

We are delighted to announce that the new £33 million Business Growth Programme (BGP) has launched and the first funding round is open to applications.

The package of support is designed to strengthen supply chains, stimulate innovation and grow existing Small to Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) across the Greater Birmingham and Solihull, Stoke and Staffordshire and The Marches Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs).

The four programmes are:

PLEASE NOTE: that coaching and mentoring is now no longer an eligible expense under BGP

If you would like to apply for any of the above programmes, or would like more information please dont hesitate to contact the Economic Development Team on 01543 464272.